Occupational Therapist

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

6d•$36 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and carries out treatment plans according to each patient’s plan of care. The role is responsible for delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services and educating patients, families, students, and coworkers, while pursuing professional advancement. Additional duties include other professional work related to patient care, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams. This position is in the Rehabilitation department at St. John’s Hospital, with a clinic location in Springfield, Illinois. It is scheduled for 24 hours per week on a part-time day shift. Pay is listed at $35.92–$53.88; an individual’s actual rate depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) that meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice.
For Illinois practice: State licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or authorization to practice from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR), with licensure required within six months.
For Wisconsin practice: State licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or temporary licensure to practice, with licensure required within six months.
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), or completion within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients.
Develop, implement, and execute treatment plans according to the plan of care.
Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
Pursue self-professional advancement.
Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Educational assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
Adoption assistance up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.